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ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION FROM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER NINETEENTH .<-" 


VALUABLE PAINTINGS 


FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF THE LATE 


MRS. HARRIET A. CURTIS 


THE LATE 


DANIEL F. APPLETON 


OF NEW YORK CITY 


AND 


MR. JOHN C. TOMLINSON 


TO BE SOLD 
FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FIFTH 
AT EIGHT-FIFTEEN O’CLOCK 


THE ANDERSON GALLERIES 


[MITCHELL KENNERLEY, PRESIDENT] 
PARK AVENUE AND FIFTY-NINTH STREET, NEW YORK 
1921 


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SALE NUMBER 1606 
ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION FROM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER NINETEENTH 


VALUABLE PAINTINGS 


FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF THE LATE 


MRS. HARRIET A. CURTIS. 
THE LATE 


DANIEL F. APPLETON 


OF NEW YORK CITY 


AND 


MR. JOHN C. TOMLINSON 


AND OTHERS 


TO BE SOLD 
FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FIFTH 
AT EIGHT-FIFTEEN O’CLOCK 


THE ANDERSON GALLERIES 
[MITCHELL KENNERLEY, PRESIDENT] 
PARK AVENUE AND FIFTY-NINTH STREET, NEW YORK 
1921 


CONDITIONS OF SALE 


1. All bids to be PER LoT as numbered in the Catalogue. 


2. The highest bidder to be the buyer; in all cases of disputed bids the 
lot shall be resold, but the Auctioneer will use his judgment as to the good 
faith of all claims and his decision shall be final. He also reserves the right 
to reject any fractional or nominal bid which in his judgment may delay or 
injuriously affect the sale. 


3. Buyers to give their names and addresses and to make such cash pay- 
ments on account as may be required, in default of which the lots purchased 
to be resold immediately. 


4, The lots to be taken away at the buyer’s expense and risk within 
twenty-four hours from the conclusion of the sale, and the remainder of the 
purchase money to be absolutely paid on or before delivery, in default of 
which The Anderson Galleries, Incorporated, will not be responsible if the lot 
or lots be lost, stolen, damaged, or destroyed, but they will be left at the sole 
risk of the purchaser, and subject to storage charges. 


5. To prevent inaccuracy in delivery, and inconvenience in the settlement 
of purchases, no lot will be delivered during the sale. 


6. All lots will be exposed for public exhibition in The Anderson Galleries 
before the date of sale, for examination by intending purchasers, and The 
Anderson Galleries, Incorporated, will not be responsible for the correctness of 
the description, authenticity, genuineness, or for any defect or fault in or con- 
cerning any lot, and makes no warranty whatever, but will sell each lot exactly 
as it is, WITHOUT RECOURSE. But upon receiving before the date of sale, expert 
opinion in writing that any lot is not as represented, The Anderson Galleries, 
Incorporated, will use every effort to furnish proof to the contrary, and in 
default of such proof the lot will be sold subject to the declaration of the 
aforesaid expert, he being liable to the owner or owners thereof for damage or 
injury occasioned by such declaration. 


7. Terms CasH. Upon failure to comply with the above conditions any 
sum deposited as part payment shall be forfeited, and all such lots as remain 
uncleared after twenty-four hours from the conclusion of the sale, will be resold 
by either private or public sale at such time as The Anderson Galleries, Incor- 
porated, shall determine, without further notice, and if any deficiency arises 
from such re-sale it shall be made good by the defaulter at this sale together 
with all the expenses incurred thereby. This condition shall be without preju- 
dice to the right of The Anderson Galleries, Incorporated, to enforce the con- 
tract with the buyer, without such re-sale. 


8. Bris. We make no charge for executing orders for our customers and 
use all bids competitively, buying at the lowest price permitted by other bids. 


9. The Anderson Galleries, Incorporated, will afford every facility for the 
employment of carriers and packers by the purchasers, but will not be respon- 
sible for any damage arising from the acts of such carriers and packers. 


Priced Copy of the Catalogue may be secured for fifty cents 
for each session of the sale 


The Anderson Galleries 


Incorporated 
Park AVENUE AND Firty-NINTH STREET, New York 


Telephone, Plaza 9356 Catalogues on request. 


SALES CONDUCTED BY MR. FREDERICK A. CHAPMAN 


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LIST OF 
PAINTING 
NO. 

ADRIAENSSEN 88 
AMERICAN SCHOOL a 
ANDERSON, W. a7 
BARBIZON SCHOOL 15 
BEGA, C. 87 
BESTWARD, D. 58 
BEUL, F.°DE 44,45 
BLACK. 0. &: 10 
BLAKELOCK, R. A. 54, 71, 72 
BOGART, G. H. 56, 68 
BOe &) CATT, TO) 106 
BONHEUR, P. 30 
BOUCHARD 90 
BRAMER, L. 89 
BRANDT, C. L. 16 
BRISSOT, F. 55 
BRUYN, B. (THE ELDER) 79 
CALDERON, C. 43 
CALVAERT, D. 92 
CHASE, W. M. 42 
CLAYS (MANNER OF) ays 
COROT (MANNER OF) 31 
CORTONA, P. DA (ATT. TO) 108 
COMO: 70 
CRAIG, <T. B. 29 
CRAIG, W. 2d 
DECKER, R. M. 28 
DEELEN, D. VAN 86 
DOMINGO, F. 5) 
DUPRE, J. 62 
DUTCH SCHOOL 94 
EECKHOUT, G. VAN DEN 99 
ELTEN, K. VAN 11 
ENGLISH SCHOOL 96; 101 
FLAMENG, F. 18 
FRANCKEN, S. 104 
FRENCH SCHOOL 63, 103 


ARTISTS 

PAINTING 

NO. 

GERMAN SCHOOL 48, 60 
GRECO, /EL (ATT. TO) 95 
GRIFFIN, T. B: 12 
HAAS of. H.-L. (DE Al 
HABERMAN, H. 59 
INNESS, G. 18 
INNESS, JR., G. V4 
ISRAELS, J. 6 
TAMING DE: 46 
JOHNSON, D. a0 
KEYSER, T. D. 80 
KNELLER, G. 97 
LAMBERT, B. 13 
LATHAM, N. D. BY 
LAWRENCE, T. 81 
LEEGH CW. J: 49 
LEMMENS, E. 24 
LLORENTE, B. G. 82 
LONGPRE, P. DE 4 
LUCAS-ROBIQUET, M. 35 
MACKNIGHT, S. R. 8 
MAR, C. 91 
MARIESCHI, J. 83 
MARTIN, H. D. 75 
MAUVE, A. o4 
MINOR, R. C. 65 
MONGODIN, V. 14 
MURPHY, J: °F. ue 
PIOTROWSKI, A. 61 
PRINZ JA. F. 7 
PYNE, J. B. 64 
RACKHUYSEN, C. 67 
REID, R. 19 
jai. 66', 69 
ROUSSEAU, T. 39 
RUBENS (ATT. TO) 98 
SAFTLEVEN, C. 84 


PAINTING 
NO. | 
SANTORO, R. 38 TRAULICH ; 
SCHAEFFER, A. 26 TWACHTMAN, J. H. 
. SCHENK 5 TYLER, J. G. . 
SCHUCHARDT, JR., F. 25 UNKNOWN 
SMITH, H. P. 37,51 VALENTIN (MANNER oF) 
SONNTAG, W. L. 36 Menmebeie rss Ba 
STEVENS, J. 50 WALKER, R. 
TAMBURINI, A. 27 WEISS, J. 
THOM, J. C. ) 52 = WIT, G. DE ; 
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SALE FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER TWENTY-FIFTH, AT 8:15 


LOTS 1-108 


AMERICAN SCHOOL 
NINETEENTH CENTURY 


ieee Net) ol UDY 
Low-pitched horizon, the distant hills in leaden tones, while the 
deep crimson sun just peeps from over a bank of heavy clouds across 
a pale blue sky. Foliage and a dead tree in the foreground. (From 
the Harriet A. Curtis Coll.) 
Canvas. Height, 14 inches; width, 20 inches. 


P. DE LONGPRE 
AMERICAN SCHOOL 


2 STILL LIFE, FLOWERS 
Poppies, daisies and golden rod arranged in a jug placed on a 
table, neutral background. (From the Harriet A. Curtis Coll.) 
Canvas. Signed at the right. Height, 13 inches; width 9 inches. 


FOSS DOMINGO 
FRENCH, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


aeetgN DUTY 
A French soldier with pick in hand stands at the roadside, a spade 
and small bucket at his feet; rolling landscape, blue sky with slight 
cloud effect. (From the Harriet A. Curtis Coll.) 
Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 18 inches; width 13)2 inches. 


UNKNOWN 
NINETEENTH CENTURY 


4 SWISS MOUNTAIN SCENE 
Typical view with high peaks and a torrent in a rocky chasm, 
and fine fir trees at right and left, blue sky with cloud effects. 
Canvas. Height, 30 inches; width, 24 inches. 


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SCHENK 
DUTCH, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


THE COOK 

Seated beside a table on which a bunch of carrots attracts atten- 
tion, the old peasant woman in homely garb is paring potatoes; 
kitchen interior. 
Canvas. Height, 18 inches; width, 13 inches. 


JOSEF ISRAELS 
DUTCH, 1824-1911 


THE FISHER GIRE 

Seated on a grassy knoll beside the sea, her gaze is directed toward 
a trawler near the horizon on the left, blue sky. 
Water color. Signed at lower right. Height, 10% inches; width, 
14 inches. 
Guaranteed by the owner. 


A. F. PRINZ 
AMERICAN, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


LANDSCAPE WITH CATTLE 

An expanse of verdant meadow whereon a number of cows are 
moving about, a stream at the left and a church with lofty spire 
amid groves of trees. 
Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 18 inches; width, 30 inches. 


S. R. McKNIGHT 
AMERICAN, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


THE BRITTANY BONNET 
A chubby peasant girl at half figure looks at the spectator, wearing 


a quaint bonnet with peaked crown, with two big scrolls on the sides . 


over a pink close-fitting base; in brown dress and red shawl, dark 
background. 

Canvas. Signed and dated 1879 at lower right. Height, 20 inches ; 
width, 16 inches. 


COPY AFTER TITIAN 
NINETEENTH CENTURY 


LAVINIA 

A comely blonde girl carrying a platter of fruit; she is attired in 
16th century Venetian costume. 
Canvas. Height, 24 inches; width, 19 inches. 


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X OLIVE P. BLACK 
CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN 


MIDSUMMER LANDSCAPE 

A number of trees of bright green foliage rise from the banks of 
a stream, a hill at the low-pitched horizon, blue sky with pale cloud 
effects. (From the Harriet A. Curtis Coll.) 
Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 16 inches; width, 24 inches. 


KRUSEMAN VAN ELTEN 
AMERICAN, 1829-1904 


SUMMER LANDSCAPE 

Undulating countryside with hills, a little brook in the foreground, 
fine tree groups at right and farther beyond to the left. 
Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 16 inches; width, 22 ches. 


\ THOMAS B. GRIFFIN 
CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN 


MOUNTAIN LANDSCAPE 

Golden brown foreground broken by rocks, groups of trees at the 
right and left, small lake at the centre, misty blue mountains in the 
distance, blue sky with cloud effects. (From the Harriet A. Curtis 
Coll.) 
Panel. Signed at lower right. Height, 12 inches; width, 18 inches. 


B. LAMBERT 
EUROPEAN, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


DECEMBER EVE 

A break in the forest reveals melting snow with a woman carrying 
fagots at the middle distance, fine trees and a crimson and blue sun- 
set sky. 
Panel. Signed at lower left. Height, 1214 inches; width, 187 inches. 


V. MONGODIN 
FRENCH, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


CHILDREN AT. PLAY 

A group of small boys engaged in some absorbing game at the 
foot of a high staircase, while a little girl standing at the top waves 
her hand to some playmate in the distance. (Daniel F. Appleton 
Coll.) 
Panel. Signed to the left. Height, 8 inches; width, 6 inches. 


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BARBIZON SCHOOL 
FRENCH, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


LANDSCAPE 

A number of thatched cottages nestling under a grove of giant 
oaks against a blue sky with masses of gray clouds, figures of peas- 
ants about. 
Canvas. Height, 28 inches; width, 23 inches. 


CARL L. BRANDT, N. A. 
AMERICAN, 1905 


GIRL IN POKE BONNET 

A sincere and charming painting of a child, the costume in softly 
blending shades of red and brown. Although the painting is only 
signed “Brandt,” the attribution to the well-known American painter 
seems to be justified. (Daniel F. Appleton Coll.) 
Academy board. Signed toward the centre. Oval. Height, 5% 
inches; width, 4% inches. 


MANNER OF CLAYS 
BELGIAN, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


NEAR THE MOUTH OF THE SCHELDT 

A group of fishing sloops of brown and cream-colored sails in 
the foreground, various craft about, a mill on the mainland at the 
left, cloudy sky. | 
Canvas. Height, 21 inches; width, 29 inches. 


FRANCOIS FLAMENG 
CONTEMPORARY FRENCH 


A GAME OF TENNIS 
A number of gentry, some seated on a bench, others perched on 
a parapet, are watching a game of tennis in which two of their num- 
ber are engaged. Fine turreted brick gateway and houses in nice 
ari against a blue sky with light clouds. (John C. Tomlinson 
oll. 


Panel. Signed with monogram and dated 1889 at lower right. 


Height, 12 inches; width 17 inches. 


) ROBERT REID, N. A. 
” “CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN 


SNOW SCENE 

Hilly country with trees in winter attire, a church indicated at the 
centre, hazy effect, gray sky. (John C. Tomlinson Coll.) 
Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 30 inches; wndth, 25 inches. 


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TRAULICH 
EUROPEAN, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


THE THIRSTY SENTRY 

The serving maid is taking advantage of a lull between courses to 
pass a glass of wine to the guard who presents himself at the head 
of the staircase attired as a halberdier. The family is seen at table 
through an open door at the right. 17th century interior. 
Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 18 inches; width, 14 inches. 


F. VANDEVENDONCK 
FLEMISH, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


SHEEP 

Sheep on a meadow, ducks swimming in the foreground. (Daniel 
F. Appleton Coll.) 
Panel. Signed to the lower right, and handwritten notice on the 
back with date 1862. Height, 6% inches; width, 9 inches. 


UNKNOWN 
NINETEENTH CENTURY 


MARINE 

Several racing schooners in foreground in a choppy deep blue 
sea, near a cottage on the rocks, left, many sails about, light gray sky. 
Canvas. Height, 30 inches; width, 50 inches. 


WILLIAM CRAIG 
AMERICAN, 1829-1875 


COMPANION LANDSCAPES 

Craig, a Dublin artist who settled in New York in 1863, was one 
of the original members of the American Society of Water Color 
Painters. The present examples show his favorite country of hills 
and streams in autumn dress. (Daniel F. Appleton Coll.) 
Water color. Signed and dated 1862 to the right. Height, 10 inches; 
width, 144 inches. 


E. LEMMENS 
BELGIAN, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


A QUARREL AMONG THE POULTRY 

The chickens and roosters, entrenched under the thatching of a 
crumbled wall, keep off the invading and rather timid ducks who 
approach from below. A painting with charming and delicately 
rendered detail. (Daniel F. Appleton Coll.) 
Panel. Signed to the right. Height, 9% inches; width, 14 inches. 


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28 


29 


F. SCHUCHARDT, JR. 
GERMAN, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


THE COUNTRY MAIDEN 

Three-quarter length figure of a pretty girl with chestnut hair 
and expressive eyes, standing in white sleeveless waist holding her 
maroon-colored skirt, in the folds of which she has gathered some 
daisies; foliage background. 
Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 30 inches; width, 20 inches. 


ADOLF SCHAEFFER 
GERMAN, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


STit ie 

In the style of the Dutch still life painters. Peaches, roses and 
grapes grouped at the base of a golden goblet with inscriptions and 
the date 1840. (Daniel F. Appleton Coll.) 
Panel. Signed and dated 1870, Dusseldorf, to the right. Height, 
11 inches; width, 14 inches. 


ANTONIO TAMBURINI 
ITALIAN, 1843-1876 


MONK READING 

Half-length figure of a monk in black and white cowl, engrossed 
in his newspaper. A charming example. (John C. Tomlinson C oll. ) 
Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 9% inches; width, 7 Y inches. 


R. M. DECKER 
AMERICAN, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


AUTUMN LANDSCAPE 

Giant oaks in rich autumn foliage rise from a foreground of moist 
verdure and loom over a sky of blue and cream and gray clouds. 
Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 22 inches; width, 30 inches. 


x THOMAS B. CRAIG, A. N. A. 
CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN 


LANDSCAPE WITH COWS 

A brown and a black and white cow are wading in the shallow 
pond covered with cane brake at the left, grassy meadows at the 
right and distance, where a couple of cows are grazing; blue and 
cloudy sky. (From the Harriet A. Curtis Coll.) 


Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 10 inches; width, 14 inches. 


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PEYROL BONHEUR 
FRENCH, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


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Madame Peyrol Bonheur was the sister of the celebrated Rosa 
Bonheur and pupil of her father, Raymond Bonheur. She is well 
known by her association with her sister in the Free School of De- 
sign, founded in 1849. The present painting shows a brown cow 
about to wade into the stream, while further down the pathway is 
a dappled brown and white cow. (Daniel F. Appleton C oll.) 
Canvas. Signed to the left. Height, 13% inches; width, 16 inches. 


MANNER OF COROT 
FRENCH, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


LANDSCAPE 

Limpid water at the right with a sandy shore and a dense mass 
of foliage at the left, where a bright red touch indicates a figure; 
cottage at right distance, pale blue and creamy sky. 
Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 10 inches; width, 13 inches. 


NATALIE D. LATHAM 
AMERICAN, 1880-1908 


PORTRAIT OF A LADY 

Three-quarter length figure of a dark-complexioned lady, seated, 
face at three-quarters to the left, eyes directed toward the spec- 
tator, attired in deep green costume enriched with bright gilt bro- 
cade, wide plumed hat and dark furs. Neutral background. (John 
C. Tomlinson Coll.) 
Canvas. Height, 43 inches; width, 33 inches. 


DAVID JOHNSON, N. A. 
AMERICAN, 1827-1908 


VIEW AT LAKE GEORGE 

A punt is beached on the sandy shore in the foreground border- 
ing a limpid lake, whereon a steamer is plying in the distance; fine 
group of trees at the left, where several figures are seen, wooded 
arm of land in middle of distance, timbered mountains at horizon 
surmounted by a transparent blue sky with nicely grouped clouds 
of a silvery sheen. (From the Harriet A. Curtis Coll.) 
Canvas. Signed with customary monogram and dated 1874 at lower 
right and inscribed on back. H eight, 13% inches; width, 23 inches. 


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ANTON MAUVE 
DUTCH, 1838-1888 


THE SHEPHERD 

Lying on the soft bank of grasses in the foreground the shepherd 
is keeping an eye on his flock of sheep at the right, sparse trees 
about and hills in the distance. 
Water color. Signed at lower left. Height, 12 inches; width, 16 
inches. | 
Guaranteed by the owner. 


MARIE LUCAS-ROBIQUET 
CONTEMPORARY FRENCH 
HURT OAL PLAY 
A boy is reclining on the grassy foreground with an expression of 


pain on his countenance, while a young woman bandages his right 
foot; two girls look on and munch their bread. A cart half filled 


_ with forage is seen at the right and a bower of hollyhocks detaches 


effectively from a background of dense foliage at the left. 
Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 44 inches; width, 54 inches. 


WILLIAM L. SONNTAG, N. A. 
AMERICAN, 1822-1900 


MOUNTAIN SCENE 

High-timbered mountains slope down to a lake; foreground cov- 
ered with stumps and rocks, a small landing place with figures at 
the Peg distance, sunset sky effect. (From the Harriet A. Curtis 
Coll. 
Canvas, relined. Signed at lower left. Height, 32 inches; width, 
54 inches. 


HENRY PEMBER SMITH 
AMERICAN, 1854-1907 


SUMMER LANDSCAPE 

Fine elm trees bordering a small body of water, a road at the left 
where a lonely figure is seen, a white, red-roofed cottage at the cen- 
tre distance; pale blue sky with slight cloud effects. (From the 
Harriet A. Curtis Coll.) 
Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 10 inches; width, 14 inches. 


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RUBENS SANTORO 


ITALIAN, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


VENETIAN SCENE 

Charming rendition of one of the canals bordered with bright 
villas with a bell tower in the distance, all sparkling in the sunlight ; 
a gondola in the foreground carries a passenger with a red parasol, 
contributing a striking note to the color scheme. 
Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 18 inches; width, 13 inches. 


THEODORE ROUSSEAU 
FRENCH, 1812-1867 


LANDSCAPE 

Undulated country with a canal, brown banks; a cottage at the 
left and groups of trees about, cloudy blue and creamy sky. (John 
C. Tomlinson Coll.) 
Panel. Signed with initials at lower left. Height, 5 inches; width, 
7 inches. 


sf” JAMES G. TYLER 
©. CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN 


FAIR WEATHER 

A two-masted brig is ploughing a green and blue choppy sea at a 
fine pace within sight of land, a spar marks a wreck at the left and 
a gull enlivens the scene, which is crowned by a pale silvery sky 
with breaks of blue. (From the Harriet A. Curtis Coll.) 
Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 28 inches; width, 40 inches. 


JOSE WEISS 
CONTEMPORARY ENGLISH 


RIVER SCENE 

A river winds at the left, banked on the right by dark loamy soil 
with the stubble of former cultivation; cottages and tree groups in 
nice values at the distance against a gray and silvery sky. 
Panel. Signed at lower right. Height, 10 inches; width, 18 inches. 


WILLIAM M. CHASE, N. A. 
AMERICAN, 1849-1916 


GRAY DAY 

A fine study in delicate gray tones of a harbor with many row- 
boats suggested, and a dock at the left where a number of little ves- 
sels are moored; misty sky. (John C. Tomlinson Coll.) 
Cradled panel. Signed at lower right. Height, 22 inches; width, 


27 inches. 
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C. CALDERON 
CONTEMPORARY FRENCH 


VENETIAN SUNSET : 

The fine sweep of buildings from the Doge’s palace and the 
campanile along the Grand Canal and the opposite bank, where the 
Maria della Salute towers over the the Custom House, are seen in 
the distance, while a group of pink and orange sailing vessels are 
the dominant note at the left foreground; sunset sky of blue at 
the top to emerald and orange at the horizon, with slight cloud 
effects. 

Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 12 inches; width, 20 inches. 


FRANZ DE BEUL 
BELGIAN, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


EARLY MORNING 

A flock of fine sheep and lambs are leisurely passing along a green 
path, some stopping to crop the rich grass while the shepherdess 
knits as she walks among her charges. The usual dog at the right, 
nice tree groups and gray misty sky. 
Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 25 inches; width, 30 inches. 


FRANZ DE BEUL 
BELGIAN, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


FARM GIRL WITH SHEEP 

An excellent treatment of sheep in the interior of a barn, partially 
lighted from a narrow window. . The light falls unevenly upon the 
shaggy animals, standing or lying upon the golden straw, while the 
red cocks and a few fowls lend a bright touch of color. In the back- 
ground the dark beams of the manger and the charming figure of 
a farm girl in blue dress and white bonnet. (Daniel F. Appleton 
Coll.) 
Canvas. Signed to the right. Height, 25 inches; width, 34 inches. 


D. F. JAMIN 
FRENCH, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


THE BIRD CAGE 

An interior of gracious charm. A lady in full white morning 
gown stands by the window, greeting her bird in its tall wicker cage. 
Details of the delightful room are indicated with delicate feeling. 
(Daniel F. Appleton Coll.) ! 
Panel. Signed and dated 1862 to the left. Height, 10¥2 inches; 
width, 7% inches. 


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J. H. L. DE HAAS 
BELGIAN, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


COWS IN LANDSCAPE 

Two vari-colored cows in the foreground are looking at the spec- 
tator, while a third is munching the short grass, and others are seen 
beyond in the rich meadows, which stretch toward the horizon. Fine 
blue sky with gray clouds. 
Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 17 inches; width, 24 inches. 


GERMAN SCHOOL 
NINETEENTH CENTURY 


A BAVARIAN PEASANT WOMAN OF DACHAU 

In gala dress of voluminous, brightly colored skirt and magenta 
bodice, a peasant woman sits in her straight-back chair, her head, 
crowned by a black bonnet, sunk upon her breast, her hands folded 
in her lap. The bold splashes of color and the simplicity of com- 
position make this portrait an interesting one. The picture has 
been attributed to Max Liebermann. 
Canvas pasted on academy board. Signed to the upper right. 
Height, 20% inches; width, 13 inches. 


WILLIAM JOHN LEECH 
ENGLISH, CONTEMPORARY 


EPeCAFe DES ARTISTES, CONCARNEAU 

Interior of the meeting place of the artists at this quaint fishing 
town. The various apéritifs and other beverages are in two groups 
on counters at the left, while a guest sitting at a table and a waiter 
carrying a tray attract attention at the immediate right; billiard 
table beyond. Sparkling in color and delightfully drawn. 
Canvas. Signed and dated 1908 at lower left. Height, 25 inches; 
width, 30 inches. Exhibited at Paris Salon, 1914. 


J. STEVENS 


FLEMISH, 1819-1878 


tee LUTE PLAYER 

A lady in flowing yellow satin skirt and tight-fitting bodice leans 
toward the music score before her on the table, as she holds her lute 
in one hand, as if ready to play. The fine treatment of details and 
especially the skilful painting of the fabrics is reminiscent of Ter- 
burg. (Daniel F. Appleton Coll.) 
Panel. Height, 7% inches; width, 534 inches. 


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HENRY PEMBER SMITH 
AMERICAN, 1854-1907 


CONNECTICUT COUNTRYSIDE 5 

Grassy meadows with giant oaks and red-tiled farmhouse nestling 
close to the banks of a stream in the distance; blue sky with light 
cumulus clouds. (From the Harriet A. Curtis Coll.) 
Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 12 inches; width, 18 inches. 


J.C THOM 
AMERICAN, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


THE OPEN SCRIPTURES 

An aged man with flowing white beard and eyes which seem to 
search the future, is seated holding the open Scriptures, against a 
background of misty landscape and fading sunset. Thom was a 
pupil of Edward Frere in Paris. (Daniel F. Appleton Coll.) 
Academy board. Signed to the right: “New York, 65.” Height, 
15 inches; width, 12% inches. 


ALEXANDER H. WYANT, N. A. 
AMERICAN, 1836-1892 


AUTUMN EVENING, UNFINISHED | 

Rich brown foreground with a silvery pool in the center, grove 
of trees at the middle distance and a gray hill at the horizon. Pale 
blue sky with flaky clouds touched by the last rays of the setting 
sun. (From the Harriet A. Curtis Coll.) 
Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 16 inches; width, 22 inches. 


RALPH ALBERT BLAKELOCK, N. A. 
AMERICAN, 1847-1919 


LANDSCAPE 3 

Charming presentment of a level stretch of country with tree 
groups at the right and left, forming an open vista to the horizon 
with green hill, deep ivory and old gold tinted sky. (John C. Tom- 
linson Coll.) 
Panel. Signed at lower right. Height, 5 inches; width, 9 inches. 


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F. BRISSOT 
FRENCH, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


COWS AT PASTURE 


In the foreground two cows grazing by a stream. To the right, 
toward the background, two other cows moving forward. Overcast 


_and clouded gray sky, and meadow with the moist green tones of 


early spring. Skilful treatment of both animals and background. 
(Daniel F. Appleton Coll.) 
Panel. Signed to the right. Height, 144% inches; width, 18 inches. 


_\ GEORGE H. BOGERT, A. N. A. 
ate CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN 
NEAR OVERSCHIE, HOLLAND. 


Quaint Dutch village, featuring the canal, a peasant in blue shirt 
on horse-back at the centre; low pitched cottages, willows and a 


mill at the left; a blue sky with masses of big gray clouds. (From 


the Harriet A. Curtis Coll.) 
Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 20 inches; width, 30 inches. 


WILLIAM ANDERSON 
ENGLISH, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


NEAR FERNHURST 

A charming bit of English countryside, with gabled cottage among 
trees, low hills in the distance and a broad, lazily winding path, 
down which some happy folk are strolling. (Daniel F. Appleton 
Coll.) 
Canvas. Signed to the left. Height, 17% inches; width, 31 inches. 


D. BESTWARD 
EARLY AMERICAN 


PORTRAIT OF MRS. ANN HEYLYN 

Three-quarter length figure of an elderly lady seated in a red 
armchair, with arms crossed, holding an open book in the right hand, 
attired in blue striped gown with double lace edging at the bodice, 
high lace collar and hairdress. (John C. Tomlinson Coll.) 
Panel. Signed at the left and dated 1818. Height, 12 inches; width, 
10 inches. 


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ATTRIBUTED TO HUGO HABERMANN 
MODERN GERMAN SCHOOL 


PORTRAIT OF AN OLD WOMAN 

A vigorous old lady, who despite her watery blue eyes and sagging 
cheeks, looks out on life with humor and placidity. Her widow’s 
bonnet with long black veil is neatly tied beneath her double chin. 
A colorful collar enlivens the black of her coat. A portrait with a 
strong feeling for character, and considerable humor. Attributed 
by the owner to Hugo Habermann. 
Oil on academy board. Signed to the upper right “HH, 1901.” 
Height, 18 inches; width, 14% inches. 


GERMAN SCHOOL 
NINETEENTH CENTURY 


GARDEN CONCERT 

A subject lending itself well to the impressionistic treatment— 
figures in the foreground seated about their tables, overhead the 
green masses of the trees, and in the centre the band, standing out 
in an arc of golden light. Has been attributed to Max Liebermann. 
Oil on academy board. Signed with initials to the right. Height, 
14 inches; width, 19 inches. 


A. PIOTROWSKI 
POLISH, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


POLISH INSURGENTS OF THE REVOLUTION OF 1863 
In a dun and snow-covered encampment stand the peasant in- 
surgents, their horses tethered to the fence. To the right, by the 
snow-covered hut, are a number of scythes; to the left, other groups 
stand or sit, all with an air of grim determination. (Daniel F. Ap- 
pleton Coll.) 
Canvas. Signed to the right: “Paris, 1883.” Height, 21¥2 mches; 
width, 34 inches. : 


JULIEN DUPRE 
FRENCH, 1851-1910 


THE RECALCITRANT COW | 

A milkmaid in colorful garb is tugging away at the lead of a 
white and spotted cow, which appears to be making for a glistening 
stream among the rich grasses; meadows with cows and a gray hill 
in the distance against a silvery sky with gray cloud effects. 
Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 18 inches; width, 21 inches. 


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FRENCH SCHOOL 
MIDDLE NINETEENTH CENTURY 


YOUNG GIRL WITH DOG 

A charming revival of the graces of Louis XV. With a spray of 
roses in one hand, and an apple in the other, a young girl makes life 
delightful for her diminutive dog. The girl has the powdered hair 
of the period, and her dress of striped white gauze, is held by arm- 
lets of pearls. (From the Mrs. Yerkes Sale, 1912.) This painting 
was attributed by the former owner to Quentin de la Tour. 
Canvas. Oval. Height, 21% inches; width, 30 inches. 


JAMES B. PYNE 
ENGLISH, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


SAILBOATS NEAR A BRIDGE 

An interesting example of English painting influenced by the warm 
golden tones of the old Dutch masters. To the left a huge structure 
with broad stairs leading to the level of the water, in which all kinds 
of shipping craft are assembled. The far distance is veiled by a 
golden haze. 
Canvas on cardboard. Height, 15 inches; width, 19% inches. 


ROBERT C. MINOR 
AMERICAN, 1840-1904 


LANDSCAPE 

Flat country broken by several small ponds, groups of trees at the 
right and left, pale blue sky with warm cloud effects. (From the 
Harriet A. Curtis Coll.) 
Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 12 inches; width, 16 inches. 


JULIAN RIX 


AMERICAN, 1851-1903 


SUMMER LANDSCAPE 

A vista of richly colored foreground broken up with rocks, a lake 
and grove of trees in the distance, framed on the right by towering 
trees with glistening trunks very effective against an emerald blue 
sky with fleeting clouds. (From the Harriet A. Curtis Coll.) 
Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 32 inches; width, 42 mches. 


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C. RACKHUYSEN 
DUTCH SCHOOL, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


FOUR WATER COLORS 

Illustrating a Dutch ballad, “The Old Knight,” who on the ap- 
proach of death instructed his followers to dress him in his armor. 
Thus attired, standing in the midst of his retainers, death comes 
upon him, and we see him at last buried among his forefathers. 
Academy board. Signed “CR, ’84” to the right. Height, 24 inches; 
width, 18 inches. 


\“” GEORGE H. BOGERT, A. N. A. 
Birth CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN 


MOONLIGHT, LANDSCAPE 

The silver disc of the moon is traversing an emerald sky covered 
with fleeting clouds, illuminating the waters of a stream in the fore- 
ground; with banks on the right and left, groves of trees at the mid- 
dle distance and a gray hill at the horizon. (From the Harriet A. 
Curtis Coll.) 
Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 29 inches; width, 37 inches. 


JULIAN RIX 


AMERICAN, 1851-1903 


A VALLEY STREAM 

A green valley with a sparkling stream near the centre, surrounded 
by mountains from which clouds rise; striking bright cloud effect at 
centre of deep blue sky with heavy rain clouds at the left. (John C. 
Tomlinson Coll.) 


Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 32 inches; width, 42 ches. 


a KENYON COX, N. A. 
: CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN 


AFTER THE HARVEST , 
A sloping field of golden grain, partly sheaved, a couple of fruit 
trees in rich foliage at the left, a fringe of trees at the crest of the 
hill in the distance, with the silvery moon rising in a pale blue and 

violet tinted sky. (From the Harriet A. Curtis Coll.) 
Canvas. Signed and dated 1888 at lower left; also inscribed on the 
back. Height, 18 inches; width, 30 inches. 


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RALPH ALBERT BLAKELOCK, N. A. 
AMERICAN, 1847-1919 


THE LONE INDIAN . 

A brave enveloped in his red blanket stands on a slight eminence 
in the foreground and faces the sun, masses of foliage at right and 
left, flat rolling country to horizon, where a hill is indicated. The 
sun has just set leaving a deep red illumination fading to orange 
and lemon colored clouds at the top. (John C. Tomlinson Coll.) 
Canvas. Signed at lower right centre. Height, 24 inches; width, 
36 inches. 


RALPH ALBERT BLAKELOCK, N. A. 
AMERICAN, 1847-1919 


AUTUMN IDYL 

A gnarled tree rising at the left throws a large bough athwart the 
sunset sky, while quaint forms of rocks, trees and a lake at the cen- 
tre, and a low-pitched horizon with a number of Indians just indi- 
cated on a path at the right, complete this very forceful composi- 
tion. (From the Harriet A. Curtis Coll.) 
Panel. Signed at lower left. Height, 16 inches; width, 24 inches. 


JOHN H. TWACHTMAN 
AMERICAN, 1853-1902 


SPRINGTIME 

A charming sketch deftly traced in subtle tones, a silvery brook 
with willows on the right bank and thick foliage indicated on the 
opposite side with a touch of pale blue sky at the left. (John C. 
Tomlinson Coll.) 
Pastel. Signed with initials at the lower right. Height, 11 inches; 
width, 8% inches. 
Presented to the owner by the artist. 


{GEORGE INNESS, JR., N. A. 
CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN 


DECLINING DAY 

A level expanse of country broken by a body of water in the mid- 
dle ground is bathed in the warm glow of the setting sun, just re- 
treating behind a bank of clouds near the horizon. Figures and cat- 
tle in the foreground, a figure in a punt on the lake, a barn on the 
opposite bank, rich luminous sky. (From the Harriet A. Curtis 
Coll. 
One bbls canvas. Signed and dated 1898 at lower right. Height, 
29 inches; width, 36 inches. 


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HOMER D. MARTIN, N. A. 
AMERICAN, 1836-1897 


EARLY MORNING 

A foreground of rich dark earth; an abrupt hillock crowned with 
a straggling growth of young trees at the right, a sloping hill at the 
left, lake in the distance with a mountain dimly visible through ris- 
ing mists of a pale tint at the horizon, with a creamy and opalescent 
sky. (From the Harriet A. Curtis Coll.) 

Canvas. Signed and dated 1890 at lower left. Height, 24 inches; 
width, 36 inches. 


ALEXANDER H. WYANT, N. A. 


AMERICAN, 1836-1892 


LANDSCAPE 

A golden tinted rock rises from a slope of richly colored shrubs 
and ferns in the foreground, a group of trees at the left and a beau- 
tifully brushed sky of pink and violet tints at the right give a fine 
balance to this composition. (From the Harriet A. Curtis Coll.) 
Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 10Y2 inches ; width 15Ya inches. 


JOHN FRANCIS MURPHY, N. A. 
AMERICAN, 1853-1920 


AUTUMN EVENING 

Richly colored meadow with a group of trees at the right and a 
single tree at the left, a small stream in the foreground and a blue 
distance, finely balanced by a golden toned sky with a bright ivory 
burst of light from the departed sun at the right. (From the Har- 
riet A. Curtis Coll.) 
Panel. Signed and dated 1899 at lower left. Height, 14 inches; 
width, 19 inches. 


GEORGE INNESS, N. A. 


AMERICAN, 1825-18904 


EVENING GLOW 

A wheat field at harvest time, partly sheafed and stacked, stretches 
from fore to middle ground with a lonely figure of a man silhouetted 
at the left and a dark tree group at the right; a laden farm wagon 
is seen in the distance against a ridge of green, while the orange 
disc of the sun is close to the horizon and a number of crows fly 
across the sunset sky of light fleeting clouds. The sentiment of re- 
freshing eventide after a hot harvesting day pervades this fine 
canvas. (From the Harriet A. Curtis Coll.) 
Canvas on panelled stretcher. Signed and dated 1883 at the lower 
right. Height, 22 inches; width, 36 inches. 
Purchased at the Inness Sale. 

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BARTHEL BRUYN THE ELDER 
DUTCH, 1493-1553 


Perey Che DONORS WITH SAINTS 

To the left, the kneeling figures of the women donors, the leader 
in white headdress and soft green gown with flowing sleeves, the 
belt of red and gold beads. Behind them, in the sumptuous robes 
of a bishop, wearing the episcopal bonnet and holding the crozier, 
is the patron saint. Charming landscape background of dreamy 
hills, castles and trees. 
Canvas. (Transferred.) Height, 32 inches; width, 94% inches (each). 


THOMAS DE KEYSER 
DUTCH, 1595-1679 


DUTCH FAMILY 

A spacious, dimly lit room, furnished with massive restraint. The 
mother, seated in the centre of the room, holds the hand of her 
youngest child, who extends an apple to her older sister, approach- 
ing from the right. The father, in black velvet and lace, stands in a 
dignified posture to the left, his hand resting on the back of his 
wife’s chair. To the back, a young boy bends over a large study 
table. From the A. Scharf Coll., Vienna, and shown at the Exhi- 
bition of Old Masters Belonging to Private Collectors, Vienna, 1873. 
(Daniel F. Appleton Coll.) 
Panel. Height, 23 inches; width, 28 inches. 


SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE, R. A. 
ENGLISH, 1769-1830 


PORTRAIT OF FANNY KEMBLE 

The famous actress is represented with brown ringlets bound in a 
narrow fillet, which frames the fine oval of her face. She wears a 
filmy bodice, while a red drapery falls from her right shoulder. 
With certified copy of the certificate of Henry Graves & Co. 
(Daniel F. Appleton Coll.) 
Canvas. Height, 22 inches; width, 19/2 inches. 


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BERNARDO GERMAN LLORENTE 
SPANISH, 1685-1757 


PEASANT SCENE 

Llorente is a follower of Murillo and forestalls the modern se- 
vere interpreters of the austere peasants’ life, such as Zuloaga or 
the Zubiaurres. In the foreground is a group of farmers, a young 
man carrying a lamb away, an old beggar woman walking with 
crutches and two elderly men, one of whom carries a jar. In the 
background an abrupt cliff with houses standing against a sombre 
sky, and to the left, black clouds with a ghostly moonrise, vaguely 
outlining trees and buildings. A powerful, dramatic work. Hand 
carved and gilt frame of the period. 
Canvas. Height, 33 inches; length, 39 inches. 
Guaranteed by the owner. 


JACOPO MARIESCHI 
VENETIAN, 1711-1704 


A VIEW OF THE GRAND CANAL, VENICE 

Charming conception of the “Citta Morta,” the Venice of the 
18th century that led a phantom life on the glories of the past. 
On the shore to the right are old half-decayed cabins, houses and 
towers, weather-beaten for centuries. On the desolate shore a few 
men talking. The big merchant vessels of olden times have gone 
and only a few fishing barks are seen on the wide perspective of the 
ocean. Marieschi, less famous than Guardi, nevertheless equals 
him in poetic understanding. 
Canvas. Height, 13 inches; width, 1534 inches. 
Guaranteed by the owner. 


CORNELIS SAFTLEVEN 
DUTCH SCHOOL, 1607-1682 


IN THE BARNYARD 

An old cottage with thatched roof. A woman draws water from 
the well; a man carries lumber in a wheel barrow. Gray clouds; 
orange sunset. Near the woman numerotis jugs and barrels. 
Panel. Height, 10 inches; width, 8 inches. 
Guaranteed by the owner. 


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GERIT DE WIT 
DUTCH, 1616-1679 


85 THE WIDOW BEFORE THE PROPHET ELIAS 
Standing on a sloping rock, the prophet Elias, wearing a red man- 
tle, speaks to the widow who is kneeling before him, while friends 
of hers stand to the left. Romantic landscape with rocks, waterfall 
and dramatic sky. An interesting example, showing the influence 
of the great master Rembrandt, of whom De Wit was a pupil. 
Panel. Height, 16 inches; width, 1634 inches. 


DIRK VAN DEELEN 
DUTCH SCHOOL, 1605-1671 


86 CHURCH INTERIOR 
A church in the Romanesque style, with tall marble pillars and 

arches and numerous small figures of ladies and gentlemen walking 
about, the reds and yellow of their costumes lending a touch of 
color to the otherwise subdued tones of the painting. 

| Panel. Signed in the left corner. Height, 11 inches; width, 14% 

‘ inches. 

Guaranteed by the owner. 


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CORNELIUS BEGA 
; DUTCH, 1620-1664 
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87 PEASANTS AT AN INN 
To the right a table with white cloth and red pottery bowl. 
4 Women and children in a compact group around ; whitewashed walls 
a and big rafters forming the background. 
; Panel. Height, 12 inches; width, 10 inches. 
“ Authenticity guaranteed by the owner. 


ALEXANDER ADRIAENSSEN 
FLEMISH, 1587-1661 


oy Sees it LIFE: FISH 

A small cat peers greedily over a large-sized haul of fish lying 
on a table, while others are resting on a pail above. Two dead birds 
are in the foreground. A still life of remarkable realism. 
Copper, mounted on panel. Height, 19 inches; width, 15% inches. 
Guaranteed by the owner. 


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DUTCH, 1595-1674 


THE DEATH OF PYRAMUS AND THISBE 

In the foreground, at the base of the statue of Ninus, which was 
their place of rendezvous, Pyramus and Thisbe lie dead. To the 
right, in attitudes of sorrow and lamentation, stand a group of 
friends. 
Panel. Height, 13 inches; width, 16 inches. 


BOUCHARD 
FRENCH, NINETEENTH CENTURY 


BRETON PEASANT MAIDEN 

In the manner of Bougereau. A portrait of dignified and re- 
poseful lines, set against an effective background of leafy branches. 
The Breton girl in her white cap, collar and dark blue bodice, com- 
bines the sturdy individuality of her peasant type with the subtler 
beauty of the artist’s ideal. (Daniel F. Appleton Coll.) | 
Canvas. Signed to the right. Height, 20% inches; width, 17 inches. 


C. MAR 
GERMAN, 1657-1724 


BAMBINO ON THE CROSS 

A charming picture of the nude Christ Child lying on the Cross. 
The composition, dark background and smoothness of execution 
all denote the influence of Guido Reni. (From the collection of 
Edmund de Balla, Budapest.) 
Canvas. Signed “C. Mar” in the upper right. Height, 20% inches; 
width, 25%4 inches. 


DENIS CALVAERT 
FLEMISH, 1540-1619 


SRILA 

An oval basket filled with an abundance of peaches, while a few 
plums lie at the base. A still life of fine simplicity and technical 
mastery. 
Canvas. Height, 1734 inches; width, 22 inches. 
Guaranteed by the owner. 


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UNKNOWN ARTIST 
ITALIAN, SIXTEENTH CENTURY 


THE ANNUNCIATION 

A free interpretation of the famous painting at the Annunciata 
Chapel in Florence. The Virgin seated to the right, her feet resting 
on an Oriental rug, the angel approaching from the left. 
On copper. Height, 9% inches; width, 734 inches. 


DUTCH SCHOOL 
EIGHTEENTH CENTURY 


THE TOPER 
A peasant with a shock of dishevelled hair and beard holds a 
brown jug from which he ostensibly has been imbibing the con- 


tents. (John C. Tomlinson Coll.) 


Panel. Height, 9 inches; width, 7 inches. 


ATTRIBUTED TO EL GRECO 
SPANISH SCHOOL, SIXTEENTH CENTURY 


DESCENT FROM THE CROSS 

This may be an early work by El Greco, under the influence of 
Tintoretto, who was his master. The body of Christ is inert and 
drawn with pain. Over Him bends Mary, while to the left Joseph 
of Arimathea is seated, one hand held out in expressive gesture. 
In the background, to the left, the grief-stricken figure of the other 
Mary. 
as Height, 22% inches; width, 19 mches. 


ENGLISH SCHOOL 
EARLY EIGHTEENTH CENTURY 


PoE SITTING 

The effect in this composition is concentrated on the pretty lady 
seated at the right of the centre, while the limner is seaed at the left; 
visitors looking on and studio effects about. (John C. Tomlinson 
Coll.) 
Canvas. Height, 26 inches; width, 32 inches. 


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SIR GODFREY KNELLER 
ENGLISH, 1646-1723 


PORTRAIT OF THE DUCHESS OF NEWCASTLE 

A three-quarter length portrait of a stately lady standing on a 
balcony. Her hair falls in a loose curl over one shoulder. Her robe 
of soft pink reveals a lining of blue silk and an underdress of fine 
white muslin. In one of her crossed hands she holds a rose. Ex-— 
hibited at the Union League Club Loan Exhibition, December 8, 
1892. With certified copy of the certificate of Henry Graves & Co. 
(Daniel F. Appleton Coll.) | ive 
Canvas. Height, 1434 inches; width, 11% inches. 


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ATTRIBUTED TO P. P. RUBENS 


NEPTUNE - 
Drawing in red, black and white chalk. The saint! corresponds 3 

to the figure of Neptune in the large painting by Rubens in the 

Dresden Gallery, “Neptune Exciting a Storm.” The powerful, ex- 

pressive execution makes it possible that this drawing is a sketch 

for the painting. 

Height, 1734 inches; width, 13 inches. 


GERBRANDT VAN DEN EECKHOUT 
DUTCH, 1621-1674 | 


THE ANGEL APPEARING TO THE HIGH PRIEST ~ 
An excellent painting by this well-known pupil of Rembrandt. — 

Before the burning altar, with its sacrificial vessels, stands the high 

priest in an attitude of astonishment, dressed in the richly em- 


_ broidered robes of his rank. Above him, with broad spread wings, 


is an angel among clouds. To the left, beyond the curtain, are a — 
group of worshippers and priests. 
Panel. Height, 18 inches; width, 2434 inches. 


UNKNOWN 
FRENCH, EIGHTEENTH CENTURY 


PORTRAIT OF A LADY (PASTEL) 

A charming portrait bust in soft tones of gray. A beautiful young 
woman with powdered hair arranged with 18th century high coiffure 
and curls. The gray bodice is softened by a fichu of white. (From 
the Hearn Coll.) 

Academy board. Oval. Height, 17% inches; width, 14 inches. 


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ENGLISH SCHOOL 
EIGHTEENTH CENTURY 


PORTRAIT OF A MAN 

The unknown artist who has painted this powerful portrait was 
undoubtedly deeply influenced by Rembrandt, especially in the fine 
use of chiaroscuro, and in the direct and forceful interpretation of 
the personality before him. From the dark sombre background, 
such as Rembrandt loved, emerges the pale and thoughtful face of 
a man of thirty or thirty-five, the eyes deeply in shadow, the mouth 
and chin with firm, decisive modelling. 
Canvas. Height, 22% inches; width, 173% inches. 


UNKNOWN 
ITALIAN, SIXTEENTH CENTURY 


MADONNA: STUCCO BAS RELIEF 

The Madonna, in red robe partly covered by a blue cape, is rep- 
resented with head thoughtfully bent toward the right, her hair cov- 
ered by a closely wound white headdress, and the head accented by 
a golden halo. Bust length. Polychromy of later period. In 17th 
century Tabernacolo frame. (From the Henry C. Lawrence Coll.) 
Stucco. Height, 13 inches; width, 10 inches. 


FRENCH SCHOOL 
EIGHTEENTH CENTURY 


AMOR AND PSYCHE 

A painting in the manner of Fragonard, Cupid embracing Psyche, 
while a discreet amorino is retiring among the crimson draperies in 
the background. 
Canvas. Height, 29% inches; width, 2044 inches. 


SEBASTIAN FRANCKEN OR VRANCX 
FLEMISH, 15098-1647 


BATTLE SCENE 

The encounter of two cavalry men, a wild mélée in the fore- 
ground; in the background, in the centre, a hill with green trees, 
while on both sides there is a perspective into a wide plain. MHar- 
monious color and strong design. 
Panel. Height, 22 inches; width, 38 inches. 
Guaranteed by the owner. 


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MANNER OF LE VALENTIN 
ITALIAN, SEVENTEENTH CENTURY 


THE LUTE PRAYER 

A young girl with expressive brown eyes and chestnut hair, is 
playing melodies on her lute from an open song book before her. 
She wears a flowing white gown, open at the throat, and her hair 
is knotted with white ribbon. To the right lie her violin and bow. 
The style is reminiscent of Caravaggio. (Daniel FP. Appleton Coll.) 
Canvas. Height, 86 inches; width, 27 inches. 


ATTRIBUTED TO FERDINAND BOL 
DUTCH SCHOOL 


PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG WOMAN 

A young woman strongly suggesting Saskia, the wife of Rem- 
brandt. She is elaborately dressed in a wine-colored gown, adorned 
with lace and jewels. The drooping head is crowned by ostrich 
plumes, from which falls a graceful veil of gold lace. She is rep- 
resented seated three-quarter length, the body turned to the left. 
Canvas. Height, 41 inches; width, 33¥2 imches. 


ROBERT WALKER 
ENGLISH, 1658 


NOBLEMAN AND HIS HORSE 

Walker was a contemporary of Van Dyck and influenced by him. 
He painted the portrait of Oliver Cromwell in the National Por- 
trait Gallery in London. The present painting depicts a nobleman 
clad in armor with a red drapery over the shoulder, holding a 
marshal’s baton in one hand, while a boy is adjusting his spur. An 
attendant is holding the spirited horse which the nobleman is about 
to mount. 
Canvas. Height, 90 inches; width, 70¥ inches. 


ATTRIBUTED TO PIETRO DA CORTONA 
ITALIAN, 1596-1669 


HERCULES AT THE COURT OF OMPHALE 

Hercules under the spell of the Lydian queen is seated holding the 
distaff, while the maidens in various costumes are grouped about 
enjoying the sport. 
Canvas. Height, 7 


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